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President Halimah among 50 most influential Muslims around the world
President Halimah Yacob was elected Singapore's first woman head of state in 2017.
SINGAPORE - President Halimah Yacob has made it into the top 50 in a list of the world's…
Spain launches €300 million plan to soften tourism blow of Thomas Cook collapse
Copyright REUTERS/Borja Suarez Spain's government has announced a recovery plan worth 300 million euros to combat the economic fallout of the collapse of British tour operator…
PM goes on charm offensive to win support for Brexit plan
The Tory leader faces a struggle to secure backing for the proposals, which have drawn criticism in the Commons and from the EU.…
Cardiff must pay Nantes €6 million for Sala transfer, says FIFA
Cardiff City must pay Nantes €6 million for the transfer of Emiliano Sala who died in a plane crash on his way to the Welsh club, FIFA said on Monday.The sum was agreed as the…
Extinction Rebellion protesters use fire engine to spray Treasury with fake blood
Four people are arrested as Extinction Rebellion activists use an old fire engine to publicise their climate message.…
Colombia: Suspected drug smugglers saved from drowning by cocaine packs
The black boxes which kept the three men afloat tested positive for cocaine.…
Selfies in the jungle: Abuse, exploitation and the dark side of wildlife tourism
When the monkeys are not performing, they are kept in tiny individSigns state that they are transferred to a more comfortable area for the night, but it is not true. Thailand…
Tough or impossible? The next 10 days are critical for PM’s deal
The EU has agreed to look at the plan, but taking Northern Ireland out of the customs union will be testing, Beth Rigby writes.…
Jailed Iranian musician: ‘We need human rights… not a war”
Mehdi Rajabian was producing an album that criticised the nature of Iranian conflicts in history when he was arrested in 2013.…
‘Pay us now’ – Former Thomas Cook staff demand government support
The mayor of Greater Manchester leads calls outside the Conservative Party conference for former staff to get their unpaid wages.…
ATM fees reach a record average of $4.72 per withdrawal, with more coming
ATM fees are one reason consumers consider switching banks. (Photo: Thinkstock)The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate near zero for years after the Great Recession…
Mint Chocolate Chia Pudding
Chocolate chia pudding is a favorite snack in my household these days. In the summer, I enjoy adding mint to my drink and food recipes as it adds a cooling dimension to the taste.…
Google boosts privacy and security controls on its core products
The move comes as tech firms face increasing criticism and scrutiny over the amount of data they collect and how they manage it.…
North Korea fires possible submarine-launched ballistic missile
Nuclear talks between the US and North Korea are due to restart this week.…
RSC cuts ties with BP amid pressure over its ‘sickening’ link to oil firm
BP, which has sponsored the RSC's £5 ticket scheme for 16 to 25-year-olds since 2013, has said it is "dismayed" by the decision.…
Lendlease Global Reit jumps 6.8% on SGX trading debut
The Singapore Exchange Centre in Shenton Way.
SINGAPORE - Units of Lendlease Global Commercial Reit (Lendlease Global Reit) made a stellar debut on the Singapore Exchange's…
US cleared to impose tariffs on EU goods in Airbus trade dispute
A new front in Donald Trump's trade war could open up as the US is allowed to impose tariffs on EU goods after a 15-year battle.…
Giant iceberg the size of Sydney breaks away in Antarctica – but not due to climate change
The massive iceberg, said to be similar in size to Sydney, has broken away as "part of the ice shelf's normal cycle", experts say.…
Hokkaido’s Bake Cheese Tart to close last remaining Ion Orchard outlet by end-October
Bake said the move will not affect its other overseas branches.
SINGAPORE - Hokkaido's Bake Cheese Tart will close its final outlet and exit the Singapore market by the end…